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PRINCIPAL OF POUND HILL INFANT ACADEMY CANDIDATE PACK SEPTEMBER 2020
HOW TO APPLY Thank you for your interest in this role. Before you apply, we encourage you to contact Dylan Davies, Executive Director of School Improvement for an informal discussion about the role by emailling d.davies@brightonacademiestrust.org.uk Please submit your completed application and equal opportunities form via our online system https://careers.brightonacademiestrust.org.uk/ We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff to share this commitment. Location: Pound Hill Infant Academy, Crawley, West Sussex Reporting to: Executive Director of School Improvement Closing date for applications: Wednesday 30 September 2020 Selection and interview date: Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 October 2020. In light of the current coronavirus situation, an online and video conferencing process is planned. Start date: January or Easter 2021 Salary: Teachers’ Leadership Pay Range L13-L19 (fringe): £56,340 - £65,109. A pay award is pending. CONTENTS 01 Welcome from our Chair and Chief Executive 02 Job description 04 Person specification 06 Pound Hill Infant Academy 09 University of Brighton Academies Trust 15 Our pupils 16 Our community
WELCOME
Thank you for the interest you have shown in the role of Principal at Pound Hill
Infant Academy.
We are seeking an inspirational, strategic leader to realise our vision for Pound Hill; to maintain its outstanding status
and to improve the standards, attainment and aspirations of all its pupils.
Based in the heart of Crawley, Pound Hill Infant Academy is a large infant academy, which provides a happy,
engaging and thriving environment. Catering for Reception to Year 2 children, it has a published admissions number
of 90 and a total capacity of 270 pupils.
This is a fantastic time to join the school. It retained its Outstanding rating from Ofsted in 2014 and converted to
academy status with the University of Brighton Academies Trust in 2015. It is a very popular school and consistently
over-subscribed for entry.
We are now seeking a Principal to build on this work. The successful candidate will have an exciting opportunity to
shape and lead the next stage in the development of the Academy.
The University of Brighton Academies Trust believes that education transforms lives. Enriched by the University of
Brighton’s contribution, we want to ensure that the 7,700 pupils in our academies are inspired to meet their potential
and develop a passion for life-long learning.
We work collaboratively to help our pupils and everyone connected to our academies achieve excellence. By
working together and sharing ideas, insights and best practice, our academies support each other to improve.
Pound Hill is part of a local cluster with Desmond Anderson Primary Academy.
It is important to us that our academies have a positive impact on their communities and that pupils understand the
role they can play in the wider world. We work to ensure that parents and carers are actively engaged in their child’s
learning. At Pound Hill we engage and nurture pupils, enabling them to become confident, respectful members of
our community, contributing positively and appreciating the world in which we live.
We value our staff, investing in their training and development at all stages of their careers. New Principals are
allocated a mentor to support them for at least the first year of their appointment.
We hope you find this candidate pack interesting and informative and decide to apply.
Professor Chris Pole Dr John Smith
Chair Chief Executive
University of Brighton University of Brighton
Academies Trust Academies Trust
Head of School of Education
University of Brighton
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Principal of Pound Hill Infant Academy
Employer: University of Brighton Academies Trust
Location: Crawley
Salary: Teachers’ Leadership Pay Range L13-L19 (fringe)
Responsible To: On a day to day basis, the postholder reports to the Executive Director of
School Improvement. The Chief Executive has overall responsibility for the post.
Responsible For: Total establishment staff of c.40
Main Purpose Of The Job: To provide inspirational, strategic and professional leadership of
Pound Hill Infant Academy in order to realise the Trust’s vision of maintaining outstanding
status and to improve the standards, attainment and aspirations of all pupils, ensuring that they
are well placed to progress to their future education.
Main areas of responsibility:
1. Trust strategy, vision and values
1.1 Engage with the Trust’s Members and Trustees, Chief Executive, Executive Director of School Improvement,
senior staff and members of the Academy’s Local Board in order to contribute to the development the
Trust’s strategy for its academies, creating the platform for the development of high standards and learning.
1.2 Ensure that the Trust’s vision, values, ethos, strategy and performance in the Academy is clearly articulated,
shared, understood and acted upon effectively by all, so that the Academy remains at the cutting edge of
innovation and change, maintaining outstanding status and top quartile performance.
1.3 Work with the Academy’s community to translate the vision into agreed objectives and an operational plan in
order to secure strong and sustainable school improvement and pupil attainment.
1.4 Ensure that strategic planning recognises the needs and interests of all partners and stakeholders, whilst
taking account of the diversity, values and experience of the Academy and its community, so that the Trust’s
vision and values can be demonstrated in everyday work and practice and a shared culture and positive
climate is created in the Academy.
2. Leadership and management
2.1 Lead and manage the Academy, with an emphasis on outstanding achievement, so that high standards and
exemplary practice are utilised and shared to the greatest effect in the Academy.
2.2 Undertake leadership of the Academy, in order to ensure that day-to-day activities of the Academy are fully
supportive of the Trust’s vision, strategic direction and improvement plans and that high-quality monitoring
and evaluation takes place.
2.3 Ensure that a safe, calm, well-ordered environment is provided for all pupils and staff, focused on
safeguarding pupils and developing exemplary behaviour; safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils.
2.4 Lead and support the Academy’s senior leadership team to attract, build, motivate and retain high
performing staff so that transformational change, growth and success is achieved in the Academy, and in
order to facilitate talent spotting and succession planning.
2.5 Develop and implement flexible staffing structures in order to enable good practice to be shared, and so that
there are opportunities for staff to work closely and proactively together with similar staff in other academies
within the Trust.
2.6 Provide professional leadership for the evaluation of performance in order to foster high standards and
strong motivation from all staff.
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2.7 Oversee the development and implementation of appropriate induction and staff development programme of
activity, so that all staff are well placed to maximise the attainment and aspirations of the academy’s pupils.
3. School improvement strategy
3.1 In conjunction with the Trust’s school improvement team, plan, develop and implement an effective school
improvement strategy, in order to ensure that aspirations and standards continue to rise in the Academy
over the long term.
3.2 In conjunction with the Academy’s senior leadership team, provide professional leadership of learning and
teaching and school improvement activities, so that attainment of all groups of pupils (including those from
disadvantaged backgrounds) consistently improves and is comparable. This includes:
o providing and fostering the curriculum leadership necessary to develop and implement effective
school improvement strategies
o overseeing all curriculum developments
o ensuring policies for the pastoral care and support of all pupils
o promoting and ensuring an inclusive approach to education
o evaluating standards of teaching and learning, ensuring appropriate strategies are implemented to
disseminate good practice and address any areas of inadequacy
o ensuring pupil progress is monitored using data and benchmarks and that appropriate interventions
are used to address any areas of underachievement
o embedding Academy self-review and evaluation
o maintaining policies and procedures for the effective safeguarding of children and young people.
3.3 Develop strong and effective links with local secondary schools, so that there is seamless transition of pupils
from the Academy.
4. Community engagement and external partnerships
4.1 Promote effective links with parents/carers in order to maximise aspirations and promote pupil progress.
4.2 Sensitively manage all communications with parents/carers.
4.3 Support the Chief Executive in the development and implementation of a community engagement strategy,
including partnership activity with key stakeholders, in order to promote a continuous culture of change.
4.4 Promote effective liaison with external agencies and an inclusive approach education.
5. Resource strategy
5.1 In conjunction with central Trust staff, ensure the effective deployment and management of all resources
(ensuring compliance with Department for Education/Education and Skills Funding Agency regulations and
advice; and ensuring careful budgetary controls), in order to maximise value for money and impact and
enable all pupils to gain high levels of achievement.
5.2 In conjunction with central Trust staff, oversee the management and organisation of the academy
environment in order to ensure that it meets the needs of the curriculum and health and safety regulations.
6. Equalities
6.1 Oversee the implementation of policies on equalities in order to ensure equality of opportunity and practice
in all aspects of the academy’s work in compliance with legislation and good practice.
7. Other duties
7.1 Undertake such other duties as reasonably correspond to the general character of the post and
commensurate with the post of Academy Principal.
7.2 Carry out all activities in line with the Trust’s Human Resources, Health & Safety and Equal Opportunities
policies and the Trust’s Financial Regulations.
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
The criteria below indicate the qualities that are needed to do the job well. Candidates for the post will be selected
according to the extent to which they satisfy them, and their evidence of potential for developing the rest further.
Most of the criteria must normally be met in order to qualify for selection.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Leadership of staff and resources
• Evidence of different leadership and management roles in an educational context.
• Evidence of the ability to lead, motivate, enthuse and drive forward individuals and teams to achieve high
performance.
• Evidence of the ability to implement and retain effective and sustainable staffing structures, including the
implementation of programmes of staff development.
• Evidence of making a positive impact on the development and improvement of a school.
• Evidence of responsibility for the allocation and monitoring of financial and capital resources.
Education and qualifications
• Good honours degree or equivalent
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Evidence of recent professional development
Experience and knowledge
• Substantial experience of primary education, including recent experience as a vice principal, deputy headteacher
or equivalent senior school leader role.
• Experience of developing and implementing educational improvement strategies, resulting in evidence of
successful improvement in pupil progression and attainment.
• Strong track record of successful development and delivery of learning, including detailed knowledge of
strategies to achieve effective learning, teaching and assessment underpinned by the innovative use of ICT.
• Knowledge and passion for quality in educational provision, including empathy for the regional context.
• Significant knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, national priorities, the National Curriculum,
innovation, new developments and accountability/statutory frameworks underpinning educational effectiveness.
• Knowledge of all associated phases of education (nursery, secondary, 14-19 and HE).
• Knowledge and understanding of approaches to self-evaluation and improvement planning processes.
• Understanding and experience of statutory safeguarding requirements, including safer recruitment.
• Understanding of, and commitment to, equality and diversity.
• Experience of budget management and resource planning.
Communication
• Highly effective communication skills and ability to influence and communicate with key stakeholders, including
parents/carers and community partners.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills.
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Skills / attributes
• Understanding and respect for children and their needs in the 21st century.
• High standards of integrity and a positive role model for staff and pupils.
• Ability to analyse, evaluate and interpret information, including statistical data, and make critical organisational
decisions in conjunction with others.
• Very good problem solving, negotiation and decision-making skills and the ability to produce practical and
innovative solutions.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, including working under pressure and to deadlines.
• Confident user of ICT.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.
Desirable criteria
• Postgraduate qualification in an education or management related area.
• Be working towards or completed a recognised leadership qualification, such as National Professional
Qualification for Headship.
• Recent experience as a principal or headteacher..
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This Job Description is correct at the time of print and gives the main responsibilities and tasks of the role. These
may however be changed or added to as appropriate.
There may also be the need for staff to undertake additional duties from time to time, appropriate to the level of the
post. Should these additional tasks become a frequent part of the role, the job description will be revised through
consultation with the post holder.
• This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check.
• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) – applicants must be prepared to disclose all
criminal convictions and cautions including those that would otherwise be spent under the Act.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and
expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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POUND HILL
INFANT ACADEMY
My child can’t wait to come to school every day and loves her
learning experience.”
Parent
www.poundhillinfantacademy.org.uk
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Our vision
Our vision is to make a difference and have a positive impact on every child by supporting them to be happy,
confident and prepared for life in an ever-changing world, through quality, inspiring teaching and inclusive learning
opportunities within which they are valued and thrive.
Our values
It is important to us that we celebrate our diversity and each other’s unique qualities, welcoming difference as a way
of embracing what each other has to offer. Our aim is for all our children to leave our Academy as confident, resilient
children who are proud of who they are and have the skillset necessary to become lifelong learners who understand
and value the diverse world in which we live. We have high expectations for our children and promote our values
with a joint responsibility with children and parents alike.
WE VALUE WE EXPECT
Care • We will show kindness to ourselves and one another.
• We will look after each other and are proud to be part of Pound Hill Infant Academy
Respect • We will celebrate what makes us unique.
• We will make good choices and think of others.
Independence • We will have self-belief in our ability to learn.
• We will explore and follow our own interests and experiences.
Success • We will take pride in our learning and thrive on challenge.
• We will recognise and share our achievements and celebrate our successes and those
of other people
Perseverance • We will always have a go, even when something is tricky.
• We will be resilient learners.
Pound Hill is a three-form entry infant academy. We have three classes of 30 children in our Reception Year.
Creative Curriculum
We aim to have a positive impact on every child by supporting them to be happy, confident and prepared for life
in an ever-changing world, through a well-planned and sequenced curriculum that provides inclusive learning
opportunities for all pupil, within which they are valued and thrive.
At Pound Hill Infant Academy we deliver a purposeful curriculum that builds on pupils’ knowledge, skills and
understanding. Enabling all pupils to progressively know and be able to do more, and to apply their learning to new
experiences, activities and ideas. This enables our pupils to leave our academy as confident, caring, respectful,
individuals who are independent in their learning, caring of others and successfully prepared with the skills,
knowledge and understanding required for their future lives.
We support the development of the whole child whatever their abilities or starting point, through the promotion of a
positive attitude to learning and care for their mental and physical well-being. Our curriculum celebrates diversity and
values the wealth of cultural traditions that our families bring to our school. We will help pupils to understand and
appreciate the viewpoints of others, the traditions and laws of our country and aim for them to become responsible,
active citizens who contribute to their school, their community and the wider world.
Learning outside
At Pound Hill Infant Academy we believe children benefit from real life ‘hands on’ experiences where they can see,
hear, touch and explore the world around them and have opportunities to experience challenge and adventure.
These experiences can take place in our academy grounds, in the local environment and further afield, such as in
local woodlands.
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Governance
Governance arrangements are set by the University of Brighton Academies Trust.
Pound Hill Infant Academy has a Local Board that contributes to the Academy’s vision and future strategy. It is
responsible for ensuring that the Academy maintains strong community links and effective communication with
all stakeholders including parents and carers. It is also responsible for monitoring pupil wellbeing, admissions,
complaints and concerns.
Local Boards include individuals from the community, including parent and carers. They are accountable to the
Trust’s Board of Trustees.
08UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON
ACADEMIES TRUST
www.brightonacademiestrust.org.uk
09The University of Brighton Academies Trust is a network of 15 academies in
Sussex all supporting each other – and their pupils – to excel. It is a multi-
academy trust and a not-for-profit charitable company limited by guarantee.
Our values
We value excellence, integrity and innovation.
We want excellence for our pupils and their families, our staff and our academies’ communities. We believe that
education transforms lives, which is why each of our academies has a rich curriculum to ensure that pupils meet
their potential and are inspired to continue learning.
We work with integrity. We recognise the unique character of each of our academies, and tailor the support we
provide to suit the individual academy and its pupils. We respect all cultures and beliefs and believe in honesty and
openness.
Innovation is key. We constantly strive to improve. Our pupils’ experience is enriched by the contribution of the
University of Brighton and its School of Education. Our school improvement framework is informed by best practice
and creative approaches.
The University of Brighton is the Trust’s sponsor. The University’s commitment to improving educational
opportunities by supporting academies began in 2008 in Hastings and St Leonards and has since developed to
include academies in East and West Sussex.
Visit: www.brightonacademiestrust.org.uk
Board of Trustees
The Trustees are responsible for determining the Trust’s strategic direction, including overarching responsibility for
the three core functions: the Trust’s vision, educational standards and financial performance.
Trustees are also responsible for ensuring the Trust complies with charity and company law, as well as its funding
agreement with the Secretary of State. The Board of Trustees includes representatives from the Trust’s sponsor and
local people with a wide range of expertise.
About the University of Brighton
The University of Brighton is a leading provider of higher education in the south east. It has 21,000 students, 2,600
staff on five campuses across Sussex and runs 500 undergraduate and postgraduate courses including teacher
training, medicine, mathematics, computing, engineering and fashion.
Its School of Education has an ‘Outstanding’ rating from Ofsted for all of its early years, primary and secondary
teacher training. It is ranked in the top 15 for education courses in England, in Complete University Guide 2021, and
in the Guardian University League Tables 2020 it is in the top 20 in the UK for education courses.
Partnership working is central to the University’s mission and it has a deep commitment to helping to shape the
futures and realise the potential of young people across the region.
Visit: www.brighton.ac.uk
10Our academies
Our structure
Our Executive Management Team leads all aspects of the Trust and is based at the University of Brighton’s Falmer
campus.
The Executive Management Team oversees all education provision in the Trust, as well as a professional services
team (Estates and Facilities Management, Finance, People, ICT, Marketing, and Governance and Admissions).
Academy leadership is led by a Principal supported by a senior leadership team.
All academy Principals, Heads of Professional Service and the Trust’s Executive Team form a Senior Management
Team. Members work collaboratively, taking joint responsibility for the outcomes of our pupils and for the efficient
and effective management of the Trust’s resources.
A ‘Strategic Improvement Group’ supports the Executive Director of School Improvement in over-seeing school
improvement activity across the Trust.
11School improvement approach
Our aim is for every academy within the Trust to be outstanding and achieve the best possible outcomes for pupils.
All of our academies receive at least three Challenge Partner visits annually. Challenge Partners are experienced
senior professionals with a proven track record of school improvement.
Visits provide both challenge and support to enable rapid improvement and are conducted jointly with senior
leaders.
Additionally, each academy is in a cluster with at least one other primary academy within the Trust, so that they can
share best practice and conduct peer reviews.
School Improvement is also an integral part of joint Senior Management Meetings, where Principals have the
opportunity to share practice, reflect on latest educational developments and make strategic decisions about policy
and practice.
The key features of the Trust’s school improvement framework are based on the Trust’s overall vision and the aim to
achieve excellence as standard in everything we do:
• Leading the Trust strategically.
• Improving the workforce.
• Developing and utilising the best leaders.
• Monitoring and review.
• Additional support to vulnerable academies.
• Links with the School of Education, University of Brighton.
• Improved initial teacher education opportunities.
• Continuing professional development opportunities.
• Research opportunities.
12Strategic business plan
The Board of Trustees has approved a Strategic Business Plan for the University of Brighton Academies Trust for the
period 2018-2023. The Trust has very many strengths and outstanding achievements: the Strategic Business Plan
informs and shapes our work in this important next stage of our development, and helps us achieve excellence for
our pupils, staff and community.
The Plan is comprised of six priority areas, with a series of objectives to be achieved during the next five years:
PRIORITY WHAT SUCCESS WILL LOOK LIKE:
• All our academies will be at least good by 2020
• Academies that are currently judged to be good or better demonstrate
improvement towards achieving / maintaining outstanding status
School • A strong progress data profile for all groups, at least in line with national
improvement • The gap in the progress and attainment of disadvantaged and other pupils is closed
• Shared responsibility for the outcomes of all pupils and for the performance of all
academies in the Trust
• Pupil attendance in all academies to be in line with national or to show a rising trend
• The objectives of the Board of Trustees to achieve consistency and excellence in all
aspects of the Trust’s work is achieved
Strategic • Professional support services have the right level of capacity to add value to
development academy improvement
• Transformation of professional support services to provide high-quality, efficient and
effective support
• High-quality staff at all levels and in all academies and teams; and a selecting
Staffing
(rather than recruiting) organisation
• Excellent national, local and regional reputation as an effective multi academy trust
• The University of Brighton and the Trust mutually benefits
Communication • Staff see themselves as part of wider organisation and benefits that being part of
and collaboration a multi-academy trust brings; there is shared responsibility for the outcomes of all
pupils and for the performance of all academies in the Trust
• Effective collaboration and partnership with external organisations
• Financial sustainability of the Trust, supported by an appropriate level of reserves,
maximising the amount of resource available to teaching and learning and school
Resources improvement
• All senior stakeholders engage positively in a needs based budgeting approach,
with collective accountability for the financial performance of the Trust
• Skilled and experienced Trustees with a broad range of experience and expertise,
who are committed to the delivery of the Trust’s vision and values, and who hold
leaders to account
• Embedded governance structure with clarity about roles, responsibilities and
Governance and accountabilities
accountability • Committed local Boards that add value to the Trust through strong community links
• Strategic decision-making informed by accurate reliable data and management
information
• Clear and comprehensive arrangements to provide assurance about compliance on
all statutory requirements
13Achievements from across the Trust in 2017–2020
• All fifteen infant, primary and secondary academies are judged as ‘outstanding’ or ‘good’ by Ofsted, including:
• Churchwood Primary Academy judged as ‘good’ by Ofsted, with ‘outstanding’ for effectiveness of
leadership and management; personal development, behaviour and welfare; and early years provision.
• Robsack Wood Primary Academy’s Nursery judged as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.
• Holmbush Primary Academy judged as ‘good’ by Ofsted.
• The Hastings Academy judged as ‘good’ by Ofsted, with ‘outstanding’ leadership and management.
• Lindfield Primary Academy maintains a ‘good’ rating from Ofsted with a recommendation for a further
inspection to consider its potential for an ‘outstanding’ rating.
• Blackthorns Community Primary Academy judged as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.
• The Baird Primary Academy judged as ‘good’ by Ofsted in all five categories.
• The Burgess Hill Academy judged as ‘good’ by Ofsted in all five categories.
• Dudley Infant Academy judged as ‘good’ by Ofsted, with ‘outstanding’ behaviour and attitudes.
• Desmond Anderson Primary Academy, judged as ‘good’ by Ofsted.
• Lindfield Primary Academy has been praised by the Rt Hon Nick Gibb MP for excellent phonics teaching.
• Blackthorns Community Primary Academy is ranked in the top ten schools in West Sussex.
• Blackthorns Community Primary Academy’s excellent 2017 results were recognised by the Schools, Students
and Teachers network award, placing it in the top 20% of schools nationally.
• The Baird Primary Academy has been awarded the prestigious Marjorie Boxall Quality Mark Award for their
outstanding nurturing environment and inclusive provision.
• The Trust has been praised by Ofsted following a ‘Multi-academy Trust Summary Evaluation’ in summer 2019:
Inspectors praised the Trust’s strategic plans which: ‘are rightly focused on improving the quality of pupils’
educational experiences and outcomes’; the strong leadership in academies which ‘leads to a culture of high
aspirations, in which dedicated staff use a range of effective approaches to ensure pupils’ welfare and safety’; as
well as trustees and the executive team, who are ‘determined to improve pupils’ life chances through providing
high-quality education for all of the pupils in their schools’.
Working for us
We value our staff and believe well qualified, motivated individuals are vital
to the success of our academies. By working for us you will be joining us in
our aim to make long lasting improvements to the educational achievement
of children in Sussex.
We believe top-quality training, continuing development and career opportunities for staff lead to the best teaching
and learning for our pupils.
Disability confident
The Trust has signed up to Disability Confident, a voluntary government scheme to support equality and diversity in
our staff recruitment practices. It seeks to challenge misconceptions towards disability and employment, while also
increasing understanding and awareness of mental and physical disabilities.
Professional development
Our career pathway and professional development programmes give all staff the opportunity to learn from others
and to develop their own practice. Most of our professional development is bespoke including a Trust teaching and
learning framework that is designed to support teachers at all levels. Our teaching school provides bespoke courses
to support Apprenticeships, ITT training, NQTs and more experienced teachers and leaders. The University of
Brighton additionally supports teacher training and pedagogy. Annually we offer up to 10 scholarships for Continuing
Professional Development study at the University of Brighton to staff across the University of Brighton Academies
Trust. The scholarships are open to all staff within the University of Brighton Academies Trust, and are used as a
contribution towards tuition fees.
14Employee benefits
We offer a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits to all our employees, including: flexible working
to maintain a healthy work-life balance, competitive annual leave entitlement, maternity and paternity leave, and
discounts and offers with popular retailers.
We believe in the power of motivated and happy teachers and staff, which is why we seek to enrich and reward our
employees wherever we can.
• The Employee Assistance Programme is a welfare initiative available to all our staff to give counselling,
information, signposting and support. We care about our employees and their wellbeing and understand that
everybody encounters situations or difficulties at some point in their life, and can benefit from independent help
and support.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and Teachers’ Pensions scheme provides benefits for
employees and their families both now and in retirement. The scheme provides employees with a secure future
income at a low cost, with a large percentage contributed by the trust.
15OUR PUPILS
We treat every child as an individual and provide a happy, engaging and thriving environment. We offer exciting
learning experiences which prepare our children for an ever-changing world, balancing the teaching of knowledge
and skills and encouraging innovation.
All our children are encouraged to be responsible members of their community, demonstrating respect for others.
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16OUR COMMUNITY
Pound Hill Infant Academy is located in the east of the town of Crawley, West Sussex in the neighbourhood of
Pound Hill, which is the largest of the 14 neighbourhoods of Crawley. West Sussex is one of the UK’s most diverse
counties, covering both coast and the South Downs National Park, encompassing hills, harbours, farmland and
market towns.
Pound Hill Infant Academy is close to Three Bridges railway station, which is on the mainline from Brighton to
London Victoria and the Thameslink route to London Kings Cross. The town is also served by Crawley railway
station linking the town with London to the north and Portsmouth and Southampton to the south. There is an
excellent local bus network which also provides good access to nearby towns.
Crawley has a dedicated theatre and arts venue, the Hawth Theatre as well as Crawley Leisure Park in West Green
which contains a multi-screen cinema, a health club, a bowling alley, and several restaurants. County Mall is situated
in the heart of Crawley town centre and has over 80 retailers including many favourite high street brands, as well as
a children’s soft play area and a fantastic Food Court.
In addition to the town centre facilities, each neighbourhood in Crawley has self-contained shopping and
recreational areas, and there are other larger parks throughout the town. The Memorial Gardens, on the eastern side
of Queen’s Square, feature art displays, children’s play areas and lawns. Goffs Park in Southgate covers 50 acres,
and has lakes, boating ponds, a model railway and many other features.
Tilgate Park and Forest has miles of woodland and stunning lakes for long and leisurely walks, adventure
playgrounds and picnic spots. It also has a Nature Reserve with over 100 species, including otters, mongeese,
parrots and pigs. Buchan Country Park has 170 acres of beautiful countryside right on Crawley’s doorstep.
One of the biggest and liveliest towns in Sussex, Crawley sits midway between the colourful city of Brighton, and the
sprawl of London. It is one of the main centres of industry and employment between London and the south coast.
Gatwick airport, one of the UK’s busiest airport, is on the edge of the town. Crawley has a superb range of sporting
and leisure facilities, such as one of the best public golf courses in England - Tilgate Forest. The K2 Centre offers a
12-metre-high climbing wall, as well as an Olympic-length swimming pool and an excellent quality athletics track.
The town’s main football club is Crawley Town FC.
More information about Crawley and West Sussex can be found at:
• www.experiencewestsussex.com
• www.crawley.gov.uk
• www.crawleysussex.co.uk
• www.westsussex.gov.uk
• www.westsussex.info
17Pound Hill Infant Academy University of Brighton Academies Trust Crawley Lane, Pound Hill University of Brighton, Room A304, Crawley, West Sussex Checkland Building, Falmer Campus, RH10 7EB Village Way, Brighton, BN1 9PH 01293 873975 01273 082005 office@phiacademy.org.uk enquiries@brightonacademiestrust.org.uk www.poundhillinfantacademy.org.uk www.brightonacademiestrust.org.uk This publication is available in alternative formats on request. We reserve the right to research applicants on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process. Information correct at the time of publishing in September 2020. University of Brighton Academies Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales with company number 7185046.
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